The head of the Independent Power Producers Office, Karen Breytenbach, who has overseen more than R200 billion invested in renewable projects in South Africa since 2011 – at a time when the country has been trying to move away from coal energy – has been asked to vacate her position early because of what the […]

The former minister of tourism Derek Hanekom today confirmed that he met with the Economic Freedom Fighters, after allegations were made by EFF leader Julius Malema that Hanekom was one of two ANC leaders who in 2017 provided inside information in a bid to unseat former president Jacob Zuma. Hanekom, a staunch supporter of Cyril […]

On Monday members of the Royal Family were treated to a military display in Wales by members of South Africa’s Zulu ‘impi’ regiment, to mark 140 years since the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 when members of the Royal Welsh regiment fought at Rorke’s Drift. (Watch video below.) https://www.facebook.com/TheBritishMonarchy/photos/pcb.2531354623553019/2531351610219987/?type=3&theater The Prince of Wales, Charles, and his […]

Two South African u19 boys and girls canoe polo teams are preparing to fly to Northern Ireland where they will compete in the Junior International Canoe Polo Championships next week. It’s an exciting competition for the youngsters – who are all still in school and have an average age of 16. “This tour is a […]

Gale force winds and torrential rains have battered parts of the Western Cape today, causing flooding and damaging properties in Cape Town and surrounding areas. And there’s been snow in the Karoo in the Northern Cape. The City of Cape Town Disaster Risk Management said Tuesday that the heavy downpours, which as predicted began on […]

The International Monetary Fund’s latest report on the World Economic Outlook has predicted that South Africa will continue to have a slower growth that much of sub-Saharan Africa, even slower than previously anticipated. In its report, “Still Sluggish Global Growth,” which was released today, the IMF predicted growth in South Africa of 0.7 percent in […]

JOHANNESBURG – The progress in South Africa since 1994 – the growth of the black middle class, access to education and basic services, and a decline in poverty – has been undermined more recently by stagnant growth, flagging investment, maladministration and corruption, President Cyril Ramaphosa said in a sober but uplifting speech today. Addressing a […]

South African firefighters from Working on Fire (WoF) have yet again inspired the locals in Canada with their song and dance routine. Watch below. Alberta Wildfire in Canada posted a video of the South African crew dancing and singing on Mandela Day (18 July), and said: “Today is #MandelaDay2019, when the legacy of Nelson Mandela […]

Prince Albert II of Monaco was in South Africa this weekend to present the Rhino Conservation Awards (RCA) 2019 to all those heroes who dedicate their lives to conserving Africa’s iconic rhino. The Prince – who is married to South Africa’s former Olympic swimmer Charlene Wittstock – said he admires all those honoured as well […]

In a dream come true, top South African epidemiologist Professor Salim S. Abdool Karim has officially become a Fellow of the prestigious Royal Society, the world’s oldest science academy… over three decades after he first made it his goal as a student while studying at the London School of Economics. Professor Karim joins the ranks […]

Travel between Germany and more parts of South Africa will be easier, now that Lufthansa and Mango, the low-cost subsidiary of South African Airways, have started a code-sharing agreement. In 2017 Mango took over certain routes from SAA, such as such as Durban, Port Elizabeth and George. Because it did not have the same interline […]

CAPE TOWN – In a combined operation of metro police and traffic cops, a record number of arrests were made over the past week in Cape Town, South Africa, including hundreds of taxi owners and drivers who hadn’t paid fines, drunk drivers, and people in illegal possession of drugs and unlicensed firearms, according to a […]

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has confirmed that an “intense cold front” is still on track to make landfall in South Africa on Tuesday (23 July 2019), bringing with it possible floods, snow and monster waves. Severe weather alerts have been issued for the Western Cape and western parts of the Northern Cape. Advisories […]

South Africa’s Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane says she “welcomes” President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to seek an urgent judicial review of her report that he violated the Executive Ethics Code regarding a donation to his 2017 campaign, and that she stands by her findings. Watch Mkhwebane explain why she investigated the matter, below. In a statement […]

The South African government is making an extra R59 billion ($4.24 billion) available to Eskom for the power utility to use over the next two years, according to a special appropriation bill seen by Reuters on Monday. The allocation of the funds to the state-owned company is to ensure that Eskom can pay its debts […]

The Constitutional Court today upheld an order against Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane to personally pay a portion of the legal costs in a matter involving the South African Reserve Bank. “This court holds that the Public Protector’s entire model of investigation was flawed and that she was not honest about her engagements during the investigation,” […]

South Africa’s Karla Pretorius was named Player of the Tournament on Sunday night at the Netball World Cup in Liverpool, England… for her “outstanding performance” and for being SA’s “impenetrable wall”. With huge cheers from the crowd, it was obvious said the compere, that Karla was a popular winner. The Netball World Cup announced on […]

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed members of the media on the report of Public Protector, Ms Busisiwe Mkhwebane, on Sunday evening.   Mkhwebane’s report alleged that the President had violated the Executive Ethics Code and the Constitution. Ramaphosa said the findings of the report are very serious and allege conduct that should not be taken […]

CAPE TOWN  – Sadly South African Captain Siya Kolisi will not be able to take part in the remaining matches of the 2019 Rugby Championship, due to an injury sustained in May. He has been left out of the squad for the matches in New Zealand and Argentina. While his team-mates arrived in New Zealand […]

South Africa’s Akani Simbine streaked to a surprise victory in London in the 100 metres race on Saturday at the IAAF Diamond League championships. Simbine was on fire from start to finish, rocketing over the finishing line in 9.93 seconds, a season’s best. The South African athlete surprised all (and thrilled everyone from Africa) at […]

The whereabouts of a South African man, aged 28, are unclear after he went missing in Vietnam over two weeks ago. Mushfiq Daniels (28) is the second South African to have gone missing in the last few months in Ho Chi Minh City after John Bothma (23) went missing in May. Daniels, who moved to […]

JOHANNESBURG – Rassie Erasmus admitted his South Africa side have much to work on following their opening 35-17 Rugby Championship success against Australia at Ellis Park on Saturday. The Springbok coach gambled with an experimental side as he sent 13 players to New Zealand this week ahead of their clash in Wellington on July 27, […]

A Memorial Service for legendary South African musician Johnny Clegg will be held on Friday 26 July in Sandton, Johannesburg. Since Tuesday, when 66-year-old Clegg passed away after a four-year battle with pancreatic cancer, fans in South Africa and around the world have been mourning the passing of a man who was a gifted musician […]

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says it is keeping an eye on a “strong cold front” approaching the western parts of South Africa. “This cold front is expected to make landfall during Tuesday (23 July 2019) with heavy rain, snow, and strong winds,” SAWS announced at lunch time on Saturday. The satellite image above […]

A wild fire that burned across parts of iSimangaliso Wetland Park in uMkhuze, KwaZulu-Natal, last night – threatening the world heritage site – is now “back under control” thanks to brave firefighters, officials in South Africa confirmed this morning. Last night iSimangaliso posted frightening photos of the “unplanned bush fire”, asking its followers to “spare […]